Den 3: Children of Fire
1) 1992. Fantagor. 8-1/2″x11″. $14.95. 80[+4] pages. Story/Art/Color-Richard Corben. Cover: glossy color. Guts: glossy color on white. [id]
2) Hard Bound with Slipcase. Edition of 200. Signed. [ober] [PICT]
“The Egg”
Wraparound Front Cover Art -Richard Corben. Color.
“Children of Fire”, Part 1(6) [SYNOPSIS].
13 pgs: pgs 5-17. r[Children of Fire #1 (1987)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, saying, “Tbc.” (last pg) removed. On pg 9 saying, “* See the note on the inside front cover about the alien language.” and asterisk (*) in balloon above removed.
“Children of Fire”, Part 2(6)
13 pgs: pgs 18-30. r[Children of Fire #2 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo and saying, “Number 2”, (pg 1) and saying, “Tbc” (last pg) removed (on a place of logo traces of removed logo in separation colors of magenta and yellow). Extremely minor text repositions on some balloons, biggest on pg 8: saying, “Oh no! It’s another one!”, relined and bolded (relettered).
“Children of Fire”, Part 3(6)
18 pgs: pgs 31-48. r[Children of Fire #3 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo and saying, “Number 3”, (pg 1) removed. Framed saying, “The End”, (last pg) turned to “And so…”.
“Children of Fire”, Part 4(6): Shuffled Seeds, Scattered
10 pgs. r[Den [III] #8 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo, “Shuffled Seeds, Scattered”, (pg 1) turned red to light blue and dark blue piece of metallic bar behind logo removed totally. Saying, “Next: Strange Nativity”, (last pg) removed.
“Children of Fire”, Part 5(6): Strange Nativity
10 pgs. r[Den [III] #9 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, saying, “Next: Promises, Promises”, (last pg) removed.
“Children of Fire”, Part 6(6): Promises, Promises
12 pgs. r[Den [III] #10 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, saying, “One more promise: future stories of Den, Kil, and Mal will return to the original concept.”, (last pg) removed.
Den 4: Dreams
1) 1992. Fantagor. 8-1/2″x11″. $14.95. 80[+4] pages. Story-Simon Revel-stroke&Richard Corben. Art/Color-Richard Corben. Cover: glossy color. Inside Covers: B&W. Guts: glossy color on white. [id]
2) Hard Bound, Signed. [ober] [PICT]
“Stone Demon”
Front Cover Art -Richard Corben. Color.
“Den [III] Dormilon Dreams and Alarums”, Part 1(3) [SYNOPSIS].
28 pgs: pgs 3-30. r[Den [III] #1 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, saying, “tbc”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], Reveries in Cragor [The City of Sounds]”, Part 2(7)
28 pgs: pgs 31-58. r[Den [III] #2 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, pgs 46-47, 52 totally new material. There is new written text also. Style is visibly different than entire comic. Saying, “tbc. Next: The House of Silence”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], The House of Silence”, Part 3(7)
22 pgs: pgs 59-80. r[Den [III] #3 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, pgs 66-67 totally new material. There is new written text also. Style is visibly different than entire comic. Saying, “Next: The King of Air and Darkness”, (last-pg) removed.
Den 5: Elements
1) 1992. Fantagor. 8-1/2″x11″. $14.95. 80[+4] pages. Story-Simon Revel-stroke&Richard Corben. Art/Color-Richard Corben. Cover: glossy color. Inside Covers: B&W. Guts: full color on white (except pg 1-2 B&W). [id]
2) Hard Bound. Signed. [ober] [PICT]
“The Torch [1992]” [PICT]
Front Cover Art-Richard Corben (© 1992). Color.
“Den [III], The King of Air and Darkness”, Part 1(4) [SYNOPSIS].
18 pgs: pgs 3-20. r[Den [III] #4 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, pgs 11-13 totally new material. There is no text on them. Style is visibly different than entire comic. Saying, “Next: Drowned Worlds”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], Drowned Worlds”, Part 2(4)
20 pgs: pgs 21-40. r[Den [III] #5 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo (pg 1) and saying, “Next: Giants Below”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], Giants Below”, Part 3(4)
20 pgs: pgs 41-60. r[Den [III] #6 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo and sayings, “Giants Below” and “© 1989 Richard Corben and Simon Revelstroke”, (pg 1) and, “Next: The Phoenix Fallen”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], The Phoenix Fallen”, Part 4(4)
20 pgs: pgs 61-80. r[Den [III] #7 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo and sayings, “The Phoenix Fallen” and “© 1989 Richard Corben and Simon Revelstroke”, (pg 1) removed.
Den. Volume 3: Children of Fire [HC]
September 11, 2024. Dark Horse / Fantagor Press. Hard Bound with Dust Jacket. 8″x11″. 136 pgs. $34.99. Story/Art-Richard Corben. Color-Richard Corben, Jose Villarrubia (Art Restoration and Project Art Director). Letters-Nate Piekos of Blambot®. [id].
All material taken from the original B&W art plates, colors from the printed pages.
“Kil and Mal” [PICT]
Front Cover Art-Richard Corben (© 1987). Color.
“Flying Knee”. Cover of Children of Fire #3 (1988). Color.
In the beginning of the book:
Introduction. By Mat Kidt (2 pgs).
At the end of the book:
The Metamorphosis of Kill and Mal. By Josè Villarrubia (2 pgs). Baltimore. July, 2023.
Restoring Den. By José Villarrubia (4 pgs). Baltimore. July, 2023.
Gallery:
Inner Front Cover for Children of Fire #1 (1987).
Next Issue Advertisement for Children of Fire #2 (1988).
Letters pgs for Children of Fire #2 (1988), pg 1.
Letters pgs for Children of Fire #2 (1988), pg 2.
Letters pgs for Children of Fire #3 (1988), pg 1.
Letters pgs for Children of Fire #3 (1988), pg 2.
Letters pgs for Den [III] #8 (1989), pg 1.
Letters pgs for Den [III] #8 (1989), pg 2.
Letters pgs for Den [III] #9 (1989), pg 1.
Letters pgs for Den [III] #9 (1989), pg 2.
Letters pgs for Den [III] #10 (1989), pg 1.
Letters pgs for Den [III] #10 (1989), pg 2.
Cover Gallery:
“Treasure Found”. Cover for Children of Fire #2 (1988). Color.
“Kil Kicks Bug”. Cover for Den [III] #8 (1989). Color.
“Kil Out”. Cover for Den [III] #9 (1989). Color.
“Kopok Checks Out the Prize”. Cover for Den [III] #10 (1989). Color.
Original Greyscale Art Gallery:
“Children of Fire #2”. Original Art Plate pg 1. B&W.
“Children of Fire #2”. Original Art Plate pg 2. B&W.
“Children of Fire #2”. Original Art Plate pg 3. B&W.
“Children of Fire #2”. Original Art Plate pg 4. B&W.
Introduction to Grim Wit #2:
“Dragon? …Huh?”. Cover of Grim Wit #2 (1972). Color.
Introduction to Grim Wit #2. By José Villarrubia. Color.
“Children of Fire”, Part 1(6) [SYNOPSIS].
13 pgs. r[Children of Fire #1 (1987)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, saying, “Tbc.” (last pg) removed. On pg 9 saying, “* See the note on the inside front cover about the alien language.” and asterisk (*) in balloon above removed. Story stars with a title page, “Part One: Children of Fire”.
“Children of Fire”, Part 2(6)
13 pgs. r[Children of Fire #2 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo and saying, “Number 2”, (pg 1) and saying, “Tbc” (last pg) removed (on a place of logo traces of removed logo in separation colors of magenta and yellow). Extremely minor text repositions on some balloons, biggest on pg 8: saying, “Oh no! It’s another one!”, relined and bolded (relettered).
“Children of Fire”, Part 3(6)
18 pgs. r[Children of Fire #3 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo and saying, “Number 3”, (pg 1) removed. Framed saying, “The End”, (last pg) turned to “And so…”.
“Children of Fire”, Part 4(6): Shuffled Seeds, Scattered
10 pgs. r[Den [III] #8 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo, “Shuffled Seeds, Scattered”, (pg 1) turned red to light blue and dark blue piece of metallic bar behind logo removed totally. Saying, “Next: Strange Nativity”, (last pg) removed. Story starts with a title page, “Part Two: Shuffled Seeds, Scattered”.
“Children of Fire”, Part 5(6): Strange Nativity
10 pgs. r[Den [III] #9 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, saying, “Next: Promises, Promises”, (last pg) removed. Story starts with a title page, “Part Three: Strange Nativity”.
“Children of Fire”, Part 6(6): Promises, Promises
12 pgs. r[Den [III] #10 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, saying, “One more promise: future stories of Den, Kil, and Mal will return to the original concept.”, (last pg) removed. Story starts with a title page, “Part Four: Promises, Promises”.
Story ends with a ending page, “Epilogue: So ends the story of Children of Fire. Its survivors went on to become intertwined in each other’s plans. Zeg came to possess another island, one that floated in the sky. The radiation triggered a genetic change in Kil. She became a powerful ruler on this planet of violence. Mal and Pucca became mates and eluded Kil for a while. Their offspring challenged Kil’s rule between bouts of madness. But those are other stories.
“Den [I]” [SYNOPSIS].
15 pgs: s/a/c/r[Grim Wit #2 (1972)]-Richard Corben. Color.
This version, restored version how the story looked on newsprint, Grim Wit #2 (1972).
Den. Volume 4: Dreams and Alarums [HC]
October 23, 2024. Dark Horse / Fantagor Press. Hard Bound with Dust Jacket. 8″x11″. 192 pgs. $34.99. Story-Richard Corben, Simon Revelstroke. Art/Script-Richard Corben. Color-Richard Corben, Jose Villarrubia (Art Restoration and Project Art Director). Letters-Nate Piekos of Blambot®. [id].
All material except the extra pages taken from the original B&W art plates, colors from the printed pages.
“The Torch [1991]” [PICT]
Front Cover Art-Richard Corben (© 1991). Color.
Pay attention: This version is earlier than in the older prints (cf. the one in cover gallery!).
“Stone Demon”. Cover of Den #4: Dreams (1992). Color.
In the beginning of the book:
Introduction. By Cullen Bunn (2 pgs). Harrow County, Beyond Mortal.
At the end of the book:
The Metamorphosis of Den II. By Josè Villarrubia (2 pgs). Baltimore. Oct. 8, 2023.
Cover Gallery:
“Dreams and Alarums”. Cover for Den [III] #1 (1988). Color.
“Den’s Remembered Physiques”. Cover for Den [III] #2 (1988). Color.
“Gunfire on Dead Hill”. Cover for Den [III] #3 (1988). Color.
“Aerial Cycles”. Cover for Den [III] #4 (1988). Color. Original Art Courtesy Doug Lang.
“Octopus”. Cover for Den [III] #5 (1988). Color.
“Den Hits Ghoul”. Cover for Den [III] #6 (1988). Color.
“Kil Leaps”. Cover for Den [III] #7 (1988). Color.
“The Torch [1992]”. Cover for Den Volume #5: Elements (1992). Color.
Original Greyscale Art Gallery:
“Dreams and Alarums”. Cover for Den [III] #1 (1988). Color. Original Greyscale Art.
“Den’s Remembered Physiques”. Cover for Den [III] #2 (1988). Color. Original Greyscale Art.
“Gunfire on Dead Hill”. Cover for Den [III] #3 (1988). Color. Original Greyscale Art.
“Octopus”. Cover for Den [III] #5 (1988). Color. Original Greyscale Art.
Letter pgs for Den [III] #1 (1988). Pgs 1–2. (2 pgs). B&W. Says falsely, “Letter pgs for Den [III] #2 (1988).
Letter pgs for Den [III] #2 (1988). Pgs 1–2. (2 pgs). B&W.
Letter pgs for Den [III] #3 (1988). Pgs 1–2. (2 pgs). B&W.
Letter pgs for Den [III] #4 (1988). Pgs 1–2. (2 pgs). B&W.
Letter pgs for Den [III] #5 (1988). Pgs 1–2. (2 pgs). B&W.
Letter pgs for Den [III] #6 (1988). Pgs 1–2. (2 pgs). B&W.
Letter pgs for Den [III] #7 (1988). Pgs 1–2. (2 pgs). B&W.
Richard Corben bio. Color.
“Den [III], Dormilon Dreams and Alarums”, Part 1(3) [SYNOPSIS].
28 pgs. r[Den [III] #1 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, saying, “tbc”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], Reveries in Cragor [The City of Sounds]”, Part 2(7)
28 pgs. r[Den [III] #2 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, new material as in previous album version. Saying, “tbc. Next: The House of Silence”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], The House of Silence”, Part 3(7)
22 pgs. r[Den [III] #3 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, new material as in previous album version. Saying, “Next: The King of Air and Darkness”, (last-pg) removed.
“Den [III], The King of Air and Darkness”, Part 1(4) [SYNOPSIS].
18 pgs. r[Den [III] #4 (1988)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, new material as in previous album version. Saying, “Next: Drowned Worlds”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], Drowned Worlds”, Part 2(4)
20 pgs. r[Den [III] #5 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo (pg 1) and saying, “Next: Giants Below”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], Giants Below”, Part 3(4)
20 pgs. r[Den [III] #6 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo and sayings, “Giants Below” and “© 1989 Richard Corben and Simon Revelstroke”, (pg 1) and, “Next: The Phoenix Fallen”, (last pg) removed.
“Den [III], The Phoenix Fallen”, Part 4(4)
20 pgs. r[Den [III] #7 (1989)]. Color. Lettering: printed.
In this version, logo and sayings, “The Phoenix Fallen” and “© 1989 Richard Corben and Simon Revelstroke”, (pg 1) removed.
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